Hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate many critical bodily functions and processes. When hormone levels become too high or too low, serious health issues can develop over time. Hormone imbalance symptoms manifest differently in men and women, but can include changes in energy, sleep, weight, sexual function, and mental health.
Getting a hormone test is crucial for identifying imbalances early so treatment can begin promptly. At Balance & Renew Clinic in Temple Terrace, we provide cutting-edge testing and replacement therapies to get your hormone levels optimized again. Read on to learn more about common causes of hormonal dysregulation and how we can help.
Detecting a hormone imbalance starts with getting the right laboratory tests. Based on your symptoms and health history, our clinicians will determine which hormones to check.
Blood tests and/or saliva tests can measure levels of key hormones like:
Reference ranges provide general guidelines for optimal concentrations. However, ideal hormone values can vary substantially between individuals based on factors like age, gender, and genetics.
After testing, our clinicians analyze your hormone profile to pinpoint any deficiencies or excesses contributing to your symptoms. Catching and addressing hormonal issues early is key for reversing imbalance and reducing long-term health risks.
Balancing your hormones promptly through replacement therapy can reverse deficiency symptoms, restore wellbeing, and reduce future health risks.
If testing reveals a clinically significant hormone deficit, we will design a customized treatment plan to restore optimal levels. Balance & Renew Clinic provides cutting-edge therapies to replenish your body with what it needs to function at its best again.
BHRT utilizes lab-made hormones that are molecularly identical to the ones produced naturally in the body. This allows hormones to bind properly to receptors and mimic natural rhythms. BHRT options include:
Testosterone is essential for physical and mental vitality in both men and women. Low testosterone (low T) is quite common and contributes to symptoms like:
Our clinicians specialize in precision testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) using bioidentical testosterone to safely restore optimal levels. TRT can be life-changing for those with clinically low testosterone.
Benefits of TRT
Balanced estrogen levels are vital for women's health. Low estrogen is quite common during perimenopause and menopause due to declining ovarian function. Symptoms include:
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) eases menopause symptoms and reduces bone loss and heart disease risks that rise when estrogen drops too low after menopause. We offer bioidentical 17 beta-estradiol in multiple formulations such as pills, patches, topical creams, and vaginal inserts.
In addition to testosterone and estrogen, we offer bioidentical replacement of:
We also provide fertility therapies with hCG, hMG, and GnRH.
Hormone pellets offer a convenient long-acting option, eliminating the need for daily pills or creams. The bioidentical hormones are concentrated in tiny pellets inserted under the skin during a quick in-office procedure. The pellets dissolve slowly to provide steady hormone levels for 3-6 months before a replacement is needed.
Pellets are extremely effective at treating hormonal insufficiency for both men and women. The steady release mimics the body's natural secretory pattern.
Some added advantages of hormone pellet therapy include:
We offer testosterone pellets for men and testosterone/estradiol combination pellets for women that have revolutionized hormone replacement outcomes.
At Balance & Renew Clinic in Temple Terrace, we understand how much hormonal balance influences every aspect of health and vitality. That's why we've created a welcoming, caring environment focused on patient education, collaboration, and optimizing wellness during hormone replacement.
Our clinic advantages include:
We stay on the leading edge of bioidentical hormone advancements to provide the most effective precision treatment options. You benefit from decades of specialized expertise.
Our clinicians take the time to listen and understand your unique health history and lifestyle to develop customized treatment plans aimed at improving how you feel, function, and enjoy life.
We establish long term partnerships focused on sustaining optimal hormone balance tailored to your evolving needs over the years. You'll never feel rushed or like just another patient with us.
Our comfortable clinic situated right in Temple Terrace makes testing, treatment, and follow up appointments easily accessible. The peaceful setting surrounded by natural Florida beauty promotes healing and relaxation during your visits.
Our courteous front and back office staff help ensure every aspect of your experience meets the highest standards of service excellence and clinical quality you deserve.
We look forward to partnering for better health, restored vitality, and an overall enhanced quality of life through precision hormone therapy tailored to your unique needs.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that when started at a young age, hormone therapy allows transgender youth to develop secondary sex characteristics consistent with their gender identity, improving mental health outcomes and quality of life.
Thorough testing helps confirm a hormone deficiency exists and informs treatment plans. We utilize advanced hormone tests not typically included in standard blood panels. Testing may include:
- Testosterone - Total, free/bioavailable, and DHT - Estrogens - Estradiol, estrone - Progesterone - DHEA-Sulfate - T3 & T4 thyroid hormones - IGF-1 growth hormone/metabolic marker - PSA - Screens for prostate cancer risk
Collections over a 24-hour period provide insight into circadian hormone patterns. Assessments include:
Understanding your hormone interplay over time helps guide proper treatment.
If testing reveals clinically low hormone levels contributing to deficiency symptoms, we will recommend an appropriate treatment regimen using bioidentical hormones to restore optimal balance.
- Start low, go slow - Gradually increase doses while monitoring symptom response and follow up lab testing - Balance is key - Optimize hormone synergies and ratios for best effects - Individual factors - Age, gender, genetics, lifestyle, health history all help determine ideal hormone levels and doses - Cycling and rhythms - Hormone production fluctuates daily; cycles also change over life stages
Matching dosage forms and patterns to your body’s needs promotes proper cell signaling and enhanced wellbeing.
- Initial symptoms relief - Within 1-2 weeks - Peak benefits - May take 2-3 months for full therapeutic effects to emerge - Follow up testing - Assess progress after 3-6 months of therapy
Be patient. It can take time to replenish cellular hormone levels and accrued deficiencies. Our clinicians remain engaged to ensure your treatment protocol is working optimally.
Balance & Renew Clinic provides comprehensive support for health issues that disproportionately impact men as they age. Our clinicians have advanced training in detecting and managing:
Gradual testosterone deficiency, also called low T syndrome or andropause when it occurs in middle age, contributes to unwelcome signs like:
Restoring youthful testosterone levels can reverse these changes and revitalize men’s vitality.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes problematic urinary symptoms that disrupt sleep and quality of life. Medications, minimally invasive office procedures, dietary strategies, and nutraceuticals can provide effective relief.
Routine screening for elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) helps detect prostate enlargement or cancer risks early when treatment is most effective.
We empower men to take charge of their health through better understanding of common age-related hormone and urological issues they face. Our treatments focus on enhancing how men feel each day to keep enjoying life’s best moments.
Hormone fluctuations uniquely impact women from puberty through adulthood into menopause and beyond. We help guide women through the changes.
Abnormal periods plague many women. We identify underlying hormone imbalances contributing to conditions like:
Then we develop targeted treatment plans to relieve symptoms and restore cycle regularity.
As ovarian function wanes, wide-ranging symptoms can disrupt women’s quality of life. We supplement declining hormones using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to gently guide women through menopause. BHRT helps:
We further support women’s health after reproductive years with ongoing care that addresses:
Our goal is empowering women to pursue their passions and purpose without limitations throughout midlife and beyond.
- Hormone shifts - cortisol, melatonin, testosterone - Menopause - dropping estrogen and progesterone impair sleep - Andropause (Low T) - Falling testosterone in men disrupts sleep - Thyroid disorders - excess or deficient thyroid hormone alters sleep architecture
Balancing key hormones alleviates many sleep impediments. We identify and address underlying hormone triggers while also providing sleep hygiene guidance on lifestyle strategies for deeper, more restorative sleep.
Foundational healthy lifestyle habits greatly enhance hormone therapy effectiveness. We offer tailored guidance on:
Exercise - Regular activity keeps hormone-responsive tissues and glands healthy while boosting mood. Both cardio and strength training provide excellent hormonal benefits. We suggest optimal types and amounts of exercise during hormone replacement.
Stress Reduction - Using meditation, yoga, massage, and other stress management tools regulates cortisol and other hormones disrupted by stress. Reducing anxiety and cultivating inner calm optimizes hormone interplay.
Healthy Weight - Excess body fat, especially visceral abdominal fat, exacerbates hormone imbalance and reduces treatment efficacy. Losing excess fat often raises testosterone and other vital hormones. Lifestyle and hormones profoundly impact one another. We empower patients with practical lifestyle enhancement strategies that amplify the benefits of hormone optimization therapies. Please ask us for suggestions tailored to your needs.
Anyone experiencing low energy, emotional shifts, sleep disruption, loss of muscle tone, reduced libido, hot flashes, or other unwelcome signs associated with hormone decline.
Initial effects emerge within 2-4 weeks but maximum benefits may take 2-3 months.
There are minimal risks involved with bioidentical hormone replacement under medical supervision. However, testing helps rule out contraindications for therapy such as existing prostate or breast cancer.
No, balancing key hormones using bioidentical hormones does NOT heighten cancer risk and may provide protective effects against certain cancers. However, we monitor you closely for any issues.
Benefits gradually reverse usually over 3-6 months. Most patients feel best remaining on therapy long term under medical () with any other questions or to schedule your first consultation. We look forward to helping you regain optimal hormone balance!
